Himachal Pradesh is situated at the north western part of India. Himachal Pradesh stretches up to an area of 55,780 square kilometers. The neighboring states are Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand.
Previously Himachal Pradesh was known as the Deva Bhoomi. A strong influence of Aryan was well felt in the Himachal Pradesh. It was in the year 1950 that Himachal Pradesh was considered as the union territory. However after the State of Himachal Pradesh Act in 1971 that the state has emerged as the 18th century state of the Indian Union.
The major attractions of Himachal Pradesh are Shimla, Kullu, Dharamshala, Chamba, Kangra and a lot more. Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh which is a popular hill station. If you are in quest of solitude you can spend some time at the Shimla. The picturesque beauty of the hill station, Dharamshala will impress you. The meaning of Dharamshala is “the Holy Refuge”. It was founded in the year 1855. It was during the 17th century that the 80 hill resorts have been developed. It has earned fame as the Dalai Lama’s abode. Manali is another fascinating hill station. Tourists from different parts of
the world come down to visit the beauty of the hill station. Manali is the small town of beautiful valley of Kullu. Chamba is yet another favorite tourist destination of Himachal Pradesh. The temples beautify the region. The rich architecture of the temples will impress you. Kangra is yet another small town. You will be able to see the Dhauladhar range.
There are different modes of transportation by which you can commute to the places nearby. The major modes of transportation are railway.
There are a number of hotels in Himachal Pradesh. The hotels are at par with the international standard. There are a number of luxurious places of accommodation in Himachal Pradesh. If you are looking for comfortable accommodation without digging deep into the pocket, you can step into the budget-friendly hotels.
Travel and Tourism in Himachal Pradesh is one of the major sources of revenue. Your trip to Himachal Pradesh will be an exciting one.
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